Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Shrewsbury, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Shrewsbury

$2,415/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shrewsbury is $2,415 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $515 more per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shrewsbury

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shrewsbury rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Shrewsbury, MA

Average rent prices in Shrewsbury have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Shrewsbury, MA

Rent prices in Shrewsbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shrewsbury is $2,198, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Shrewsbury run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

4%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,850

8%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,350

8%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,575

29%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shrewsbury, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Shrewsbury, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shrewsbury and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shrewsbury

Median rent price$2,415
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shrewsbury, MA is 12% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

Discover rentals in Shrewsbury, MA

12 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shrewsbury

Nice 2nd floor unit in great location!!

12 #2, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
217 Grafton St Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shrewsbury

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
151 Hartford Tpke - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Apartment for rent in Shrewsbury

2 beds

1 bath

$2,190

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
200 N Quinsigamond Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Shrewsbury

2 Bed, 1 Bath Unit in Shrewsbury | $2200+Utilities/Mo

200 N Quinsigamond Ave #B, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Shrewsbury, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shrewsbury rental market.

How much is rent in Shrewsbury?

The average rent in Shrewsbury is $2,415 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shrewsbury?

Average rent prices in Shrewsbury have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Shrewsbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shrewsbury is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $515 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shrewsbury?

To comfortably afford rent in Shrewsbury, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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